Origin
West Torrington, CT
Morning in West Torrington on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Torrington, CT to New Haven, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Torrington, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This 43.9-mile drive from West Torrington, CT to New Haven, CT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 59 minutes. With a 70% highway share, it's a highway-focused journey with an estimated fuel cost of $7. You'll primarily be on CT 8, Amity Road, and Whalley Avenue, making it a straightforward route within the Northeast region. This trip is ideal for a quick transition between these Connecticut locations without needing an overnight stay, offering a practical way to get where you're going.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 30.8 mi | 36m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| New Haven Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Elm Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Migeon Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 30.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Mountain Road
96 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mountain Road
2
Turn left onto CT 4
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Migeon Avenue
3
Turn straight onto CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Columbus Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Columbus Street
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
Toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
6
Merge onto CT 8
31 mi
·
36 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn left onto CT 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Road
10
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
11
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from West Torrington, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
32.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward CT 67: Seymour
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
8
33.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
5
37.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
Turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
43.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Haven, CT
Morning in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 59-minute drive. Around 70% of the route utilizes faster roads, providing a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.8 miles on CT 8, allowing for a good period of steady driving. As you transition to Amity Road and Whalley Avenue, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising. This is a route designed to get you there.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Amity Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near CT 8.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 43.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in West Torrington, CT
Full guide →Arriving in New Haven, CT
Full guide →New Haven is a city in Connecticut that is best known as the home of Yale University.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Haven, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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